Gorillas in the Mist

Where to Watch Gorillas in the Mist (1988) (Legally)

At the far ends of the earth she found a reason to live, and a cause to fight for.
Sep 23, 1988 US 129 min 15
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Drama History
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

Here’s what to expect from “ (1988), without spoilers.

Expect a Drama, History blend, with a runtime close to 129 minutes.

Cast highlights include Sigourney Weaver, Bryan Brown, Julie Harris, John Omirah Miluwi.

The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).

Topics & keywords

photographer, africa, rwanda, gorilla, menace, mountain, congo, biography, poacher, murder, tracker, jungle

Official trailer

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Plot

The story of Dian Fossey, a scientist who came to Africa to study the vanishing mountain gorillas, and later fought to protect them.

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Main cast

Sigourney Weaver
Sigourney Weaver
as Dian Fossey
Bryan Brown
Bryan Brown
as Bob Campbell
Julie Harris
Julie Harris
as Roz Carr
John Omirah Miluwi
John Omirah Miluwi
as Sembagare
Iain Cuthbertson
Iain Cuthbertson
as Dr. Louis Leakey
Konstantin Aleksandrov
Konstantin Aleksandrov
as Claude Van Veeten
Waigwa Wachira
Waigwa Wachira
as Mukara
Iain Glen
Iain Glen
as Brendan
David Lansbury
David Lansbury
as Larry
Maggie O'Neill
Maggie O'Neill
as Kim